Documenting the seemingly subtle and ordinary

A friend of a friend

Honoring the imperfect

Unconventional storyteller

Highlighting natural rhythms

Preserving the real and unhurried

West Coast USA — Destination

Digital + Film

Documentary Photographer

About Melissa

I am inspired by the connection we have to the people, things, and spaces around us. After being in the wedding industry for 7+ years, my innate response to moments unfolding + pairing it with the medium of photography has lent a hand to my documentary style approach that highlights natural rhythms. Creating imagery that feels honest and organic — a valued keepsake.

Preserving heirlooms for every season of life

Client Love

“Melissa is a gifted storyteller.”

We got so much more out of our wedding day experience than we could have imagined. She was thoughtful, kind and so creative. She continued to make us feel so comfortable throughout the day!  And when we got the pictures back, we were speechless. She captured our special day effortlessly but so intentionally. They are a work of art and we are so blessed that we got to work with her on our incredible day. We have made a friend for life and can’t wait to continue capturing our story for years to come!

Jade + Steve

“She has a way of noticing”

When we got engaged, Melissa was the first person we knew we wanted by our sides for the biggest day of our lives. We were struck by her ability to capture mundane and simple moments in the most real and honest way. She has a way of noticing and amplifying the beautiful details that we so often miss as people. Not only is Melissa outrageously talented but she has such a warm, caring, and peaceful presence- this is what drew us to her the most. It is so clear that Melissa cares deeply about authenticity in her work by the way that she walks with her clients- making you feel a little more like family than client/photographer.

Raegan + Adam

“We knew she had to be ours!”

From our first call with Melissa we knew she had to be ours! She is the perfect balance of humble and confident. Her eye for eloquently capturing the intimate moments are what drew us in but her calm creative energy was how we knew we made the best choice for our day. We never felt pressure to be anyone but ourselves that day and we knew she’d capture us perfectly. She translated our entire experience of our wedding day into beautiful visuals that we get to keep and look back on fondly forever. I have since found a great friend in Melissa, she continues to cheer us on through all life’s seasons. There is no better human to capture you, creatively or with more love in their heart!

Callahan + Georgianna

“What she creates is pure, timeless magic.”

We’ve had the privilege of shooting with Melissa three times now and each one has been a special experience. Melissa has a beautiful way of finding pockets of perfect in the seemingly normal moments—you’ll hear her say, “trust me on this,” and you should! What she creates is pure, timeless magic. Each gallery I receive is my new favorite keepsake that I will treasure forever. Not only is she wildly talented—she’s kind, inviting, joyful, and makes you feel so comfortable which translates to photos that feel natural and true to you.

Hannah + Colton

“Her creativity shines through in every shot”

Melissa is our go-to photographer for each season of our life! She is incredibly kind, passionate, and creative; making every shoot a truly enjoyable experience. Her easy-going personality and genuine kindness puts everyone at ease–creating a comfortable and relaxed time together. Her creativity shines through in every shot, capturing moments with an artistic flair that is simply breathtaking. We highly recommend Melissa if you’re looking for a photographer who is not only talented, but also a joy to work with.

Allison + Brad

“Melissa has been our go to for 4 years.”

Melissa has documented our engagement, wedding day, and just recently our first family of 3 photos. She continues to deliver beautiful photos that we will treasure forever. She not only has a wonderful eye for capturing the beauty in the simplicity of our lives—but she makes it fun and easy to be yourself during your time together. Her ability to capture the little moments, so you can have and remember them forever is truly something special. Above all, she has a joyous personality that makes you feel like she is your friend and you are just hanging out, rather than posing for photos. Melissa has been our go to for 4 years, and we will continue to entrust her to document the beauty in our lives to come. You could not choose anyone better to document your special moments.

Jack + Madisen

Simple. Joy-filled. Intentional. Honest. The in-between.